Spring is coming, and with warm(er) weather comes great things to do with the little ones. Try one or all of these kid-friendly events happening in March.

"Peter Pan"

Through April 13. Peter Pan, the boy who won't grow up, visits the Darling family and whisks Wendy and her brothers away to Neverland. See Web site for pricing and schedule. Barter Theatre, Abingdon. (276) 628-3991, bartertheatre.com.

"Horton Hears a Who"

Today and Monday . A program celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday and the release of the film based on the well-loved book. Children's activities, entertainment and refreshments. For children in kindergarten through fourth grade and their families. Free. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tonight: Vinton Library, 800 E. Washington Ave., Vinton. 857-5043. Monday: HQ/419 Library, 3131 Electric Road S.W., Roanoke. 772-7507.

"Playhouse Disney Live! On Tour"

Sunday . Featuring characters from the "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Little Einsteins," "Handy Manny" and "My Friends Tigger & Pooh." $17 to $43. 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Roanoke Civic Center. 853-5483, roanokeciviccenter.com.

"BAM! The Blue Barrell Show"

Sunday . A combination of rhythm and comedy with cartoon-like characters who act and play invented instruments. $20, gold; $15, silver; $1, children. 2 p.m. Jefferson Center, 345-2550, jeffcenter.org, bampercussion.com.

National Education Association's Annual Read Across America Day

Monday . A day to celebrate reading in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday. If there are no activities planned at your school or in your community, visit the NEA's Web site for celebration ideas. nea.org/readacross.

MOMS Club Meeting

Tuesday . MOMS Club of Roanoke West invites mothers to mingle at this monthly meeting. This chapter invites moms residing in western Roanoke (west of Interstate 581), Salem, Catawba, Boones Mill and Copper Hill. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 562-3018, roanokemoms.org.

"Peter and the Wolf and Gerald McBoing Boing"

Tuesday . A chamber orchestra concert featuring the works of these great children's classics composed by Sergei Prokofiev and Gail Kubik. $10, general; $7, students. 7 p.m. The Lyric Theatre, 135 College Ave., Blacksburg. 951-0604, thelyric.com.

Easter Egg Hunt

March 8. Everything provided except the basket. Hosted by Omega Tau Sigma. Free. 9 a.m. Duck Pond Drive, Virginia Tech. 231-7239.

Wake Up with the Bunny

March 8. Morning with the Easter Bunny includes breakfast, crafts, games, face painting and more. Photos available through Easter. Free with donation of a new children's book. Reservations suggested. 9:30 a.m. Tanglewood Mall near Radio Shack. 989-4388, shoptanglewood.com.

Grandin Court Book Fair

March 8. Free Starbucks coffee tasting, musical performances by Beggars' Circus, Einstein's Monkey and Kindermusik, book signings, children's activities and student art displayed throughout the store. Free. 10 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Tanglewood. 853-2867.

Country Western Family Day

March 8. Music, games and performances in addition to the "Nashville Portraits" exhibit at the Art Museum of Western Virginia. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Market Square, downtown Roanoke. 857-4392, e-mail bboyle@artmuseumroanoke.org.

"Go, Diego, Go! Live"

March 11 and 12. All new show, "The Jaguar Rescue," based on the Nick, Jr. animated series. $27.50 to $35. 6:30 p.m. Salem Civic Center. 375-3004, salemciviccenter.com.

Parisi Speed School Cat Club Challenge

March 15. Free personal evaluations in speed, strength, flexibility, endurance and agility for youth ages 7 to 21 powered by the Roanoke Athletic Club. Reservations accepted. Free. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4035 Electric Road, Suite C, Roanoke. 772-0123, parisischool.com.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration

March 15. The second largest St. Patrick's celebration in the Mid-Atlantic features an award-winning parade (noon) and a Celtic festival (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Downtown Roanoke. 342-2640, eventzone.org.

City of Salem Easter Egg Hunt

March 15. Egg hunt for children ages 3 to 12 and treats from the Easter Bunny for younger children. Each child needs a container to collect prize-filled eggs. Plus children's activities and refreshments. Rain or shine. Free. 2 to 4 p.m. Longwood Park, Salem. 375-3057.

Harlem Globetrotters

March 20. 7 p.m. Roanoke Civic Center. $21 to $82. Tickets: (888) 397-3100, tickets.com; info: 853-5483.

"Spring Rabbit's Trouble with Time"

March 22. A children's play about the Spring Rabbit, a charming, pink-lemonade-loving bunny, took on the job of the Easter Bunny for the first time last year and barely made his delivery deadlines. $5.75 includes refreshments and photo. 10 a.m. June Bug Center, 251 Parkway Lane, Floyd. 745-6550, junebugcenter.org.

"Resurrection Fun Day"

March 22. Community carnival and Easter egg hunt for children ages 10 and under. Free. Noon to 3 p.m. Haven of Hope Covenant Church, 3348 Salem Turnpike, Roanoke. 344-2744.

10th Annual Great Easter Egg Hunt

March 22. Bring a basket and help find more than 15,000 eggs divided according to children's ages. Find the Easter Bunny and win prizes while you hunt. Free. 2 p.m. Waid Recreation Area, 701 Waid Park Road, Rocky Mount. 483-9293, franklincountyva.org/parks.

Printmaking series

March 24 to 28. Students ages 8 to 12 will learn about traditional forms of printmaking, see examples of historic works and then try out some techniques for themselves. 1:30 to 3 p.m. $125. 857-4392 or bboyle@artmuseumroanoke.org to register.

Drop-In Art

March 25 to 28. Kids ages 4 to 10 and their parents can use various materials (paper, chalk, paint and more) for take-home crafts. Free with museum admission ($3 per person). 10 to 11:30 a.m. 857-4392 or bboyle@artmuseumroanoke.org to register.

Out of School Fun Days

March 24 to 28. Day camp during spring break in the City of Roanoke. For children ages 6 to 12. $10 per day. 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Preston and Eureka recreation centers. 853-5360.

Roanoke County Spring Break Day Camp

March 24 to 28. Features one off-site trip per day. For students in kindergarten through fifth grade. $125. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 857-5036.

"The Stinky Cheese Man (and Other Fairly Stoopid Tales)"

April 1 to 6. A musical adaptation of the children's book by Jon Scieszka about the Stinky Cheese Man and his encounters with various fairy-tale creatures. Mill Mountain Theatre, downtown Roanoke. $10 to $15. See Web site for schedule. 342-5740, millmountain.org.

Salem Avalanche baseball

April 4: 2008 season opener against the Potomac Nationals. $7, general; $8, box seats; $10, Parkview Terrace seating. 7:07 p.m. Salem Memorial Baseball Stadium. 389-3333, salemavalanche.com.

"My Little Pony Live!"

April 5 and 6. Join Pinkie Pie and your "My Little Pony" friends for "The World's Biggest Tea Party," an interactive musical production. $17 to $25. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 5; 1 and 4:30 p.m. April 6. Salem Civic Center. Tickets: 343-8100, ticketmaster.com; info: 375-3004, mylittleponylive.net.

Did we miss any Easter events?

Send them to weekend.calendar@roanoke.com or call 981-3269 to add them to next week's Easter event planner.